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19 -- SHORE BASED DEPLOYABLE PURSUIT BOATS SOL DTCG23-99-R-201013 DUE 070899 POC LCDR Orie Davis, Ph: (202) 267-0531/Contracting Officer: L. Scott Palmer, Ph: (202) 267-2489 17. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included with this notice. This commercial item acquisition is being conducted in accordance with subpart 13.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is DTCG23-99-R-201013 and it is being issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This solicitation is a small business set aside. The standard identification code is 3732 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Coast Guard will award a firm fixed price contract for the purchase of four, with options for up to six more, Shore Based Deployable Pursuit Boats (DPB) which will operate in pairs, for year round, high speed law enforcement (LE) in 4-6 ft seas. Predicted operation is 500 hours/year, with 45% at maximum speed, 40% at 40 mph, and 15% at idle. The DPBs must be capable of safe and reliable operation in seas up to 10 ft and shall meet the following minimum requirements: a. Closed hull construction, deep-vee monohull with a maximum draft of 4 ft and a cuddy cabin forward. b. If a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), fendering shall be easily replaceable without special tools or equipment. Inflatable fendering shall have at least 5 chambers with high-pressure relief valves and heavy duty rub strakes. c. The words "U.S. COAST GUARD" must appear centered, port & starboard, in 6 in. capital block letters on the hull, or if a RIB, on the sponsons. d. Trailerable and transportable over the U.S. highway system. e. Calm water speed of not less than 65 mph with high maneuverability and acceleration; stable in all operating conditions with boat fully outfitted including full fuel, crew of 2 and 4 passengers (@180 lbs ea.), 500 lbs of cargo, and no significant degradation of speed or safe seakeeping performance in 4-6 ft seas. f. At least twin diesel engine propulsion, with ratings not to exceed those published by the engine manufacturer. Each engine shall be equipped with a jacket water heater, fast lube oil change system, and water connections to allow running the engine out of the water for testing. g. Range of 300 miles at 40 mph. h. Shock absorbing seats and restraints for crew and all passengers, suitable for high speed, long duration runs which allow the individuals the options of sitting, leaning or standing while underway. i. Open deck operating area with windscreen, overhead canopy and/or electronics arch. j. Fittings and slings for a single point lift with a safety factor of 6. k. Foam flotation to ensure buoyancy even if all watertight integrity has been lost. l. Y2K compliant communications package which includes the following integrated waterproof, marine equipment: a VHF-FM radio (min 25W) with loudhailer (min 10W). m. Sufficient space andpower to install a drop in communications system. A government contractor at an appropriate point during construction will accomplish installation of wiring and junction boxes. Dimensions are 33.5" (L) x 15.25" (W) x 27" (H). Total weight 155 lbs. Power 12Vdc/40 amps. n. Integrated NMEA 0183, Y2K compliant, waterproof electronic navigation system that includes a Radar (min 2kW), two 12 channel DGPS, Chartplotter, and digital display Depthsounder. o. LE blue flashing light and siren. p. Magnetic compass. q. Navigation lights, red cockpit lighting, engine space lighting, dimmable console lights, a remote controlled spot/floodlight, and plug in marine type receptacles at each crew/passenger location for electrical accessories. r. Engine space fire suppression system, a B1 fire extinguisher, a 406 MHz Category 1 equipped EPIRB with integrated GPS, & at least two electric bilge pumps. s. Mooring/tie down fittings including bow eye, bow cleat or bitt, stern cleats and transom tie downs with SS backing plates for a three quarter in. dia. line. t. Installed Type II marine sanitation device in the cabin. u. Canvas console covers. v. Boat construction and equipment installation as in accordance with American Boat and Yacht Council Standards and Recommended Practices. Materials shall be marine grade and resistant to corrosion & UV degradation. Resins shall be vinylester or better. Structural aluminum shall be 5086 alloy or better. Stainless Steels shall be grade 316 or better. w. Parts and labor warranty of 3 years on hull structure, 2 years on fendering (if installed), and one year on all other equipment. x. Each DPB shall meet or exceed an operational availability of 80% defined as Available operational time/Total available time. y. Manufacturer's Technical Manual(s) that include general arrangement drawings; system schematics; operating instructions, maintenance schedule; maintenance and troubleshooting instructions; repair and overhaul instructions; and parts lists for the DPB and its equipment. z. Initial maintenance and casualty spares for 250 hours of operation and a listing of these items as recommended by the propulsion and auxiliary equipment manufacturers to meet operational availability of 80%. aa. During normal working hours for a period of five years, if not already supported through other means, direct parts support delivered in CONUS within 48 hrs of notification and direct technical support to assist with casualty repairs. bb. Boat operating, maintenance and minor repair training for eight persons per boat at contractor's facility or other agreed upon location. cc. Equipment shall be selected to meet/exceed requirements while minimizing maintenance costs whenever possible. dd. Each boat will be matched with an appropriate commercial duty trailer for storage and transportation, having brakes, sealed lamps and sealed grease bearings. In accordance with 14 U.S.C. 665, boats built for the resultant contract must be built in the United States. Two DPBs shall be delivered, FOB destination (Miami, FL), to the Coast Guard not more than 120 calendar days after contract award. The additional two boats shall be delivered not more than 150 calendar days after contract award. Acceptance trials will be conducted at the contractor's facility or other agreeable location, prior to delivery, to determine compliance with the minimum requirements of this specification, particularly in regards to speed, acceleration, maneuverability, survivability and crew safety/comfort. The base contract is for 4 Shore DPBs. Options are included for up to 6 more Shore DPBs; spare fendering sets (if required); spare propulsion engines; spare communication/navigation packages; additional training; and trailers. Options can be exercised during five Option Periods, the last of which ends 30 September 2004. Contractors shall include a completed Section B (CLIN listing) with their proposal. The completed Section B will be incorporated into the contract. A copy of Section B can be obtained from the contact point listed above. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items is incorporated into this solicitation. The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Factors to be considered include: (i) Technical: Capability of the proposal to meet or exceed Coast Guard requirements as they relate to operational effectiveness, maintenance costs and project schedule, (ii) Price, and (iii) Past Performance. Pursuant to the provision at 52.212-1, offerors must submit product literature and other technical data to support their assertion that the item they offer meets Government requirements. Offerors shall ensure that their proposal addresses ALL of the technical aspects of the proposed DPB required by this solicitation. In addition to demonstrating that the DPB meets the requirements of this solicitation, Offerors shall provide the following information in their proposals: A. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. General description of the boat and its construction and arrangements including drawings as necessary. 2. List of proposed propulsion, auxiliary and electronic equipment. 3. Description of the offerors proposed warranty and logistics support program. B. EVALUATED INFORMATION: 1. Certification of performance. Include the following completed statement in the proposal: "The proposed boat can be safely operated at sustained speeds of up to _____ MPH in 4-6 ft seas." In addition, address general acceleration and maneuverability characteristics, as well as survivability in 10 ft seas. Include documentation (a video 15 minutes or less, race results with accompanying site meteorological/oceanographic data, official testing with weather and sea state information, independent operational testing, etc.) to support the high speed performance claims in the sea states encountered. Sustained, safe, high-speed performance in 4-6 ft seas is vital to thelaw enforcement mission and proposals will be evaluated accordingly based upon certification provided. 2. Description of human engineering efforts undertaken/incorporated to maximize crew safety and comfort; while minimizing fatigue in all operating modes. 3. Provide a materials and labor hour estimate for five years of planned maintenance given the operational profile and predicted annual operating hours. 4. Project schedule timeline. Price will be evaluated as described at 52.212-2(b). Past performance information shall be provided as described at 52.212-1(b)(10). Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items, with their proposal. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.232-16, Progress Payments, Alternate I and FAR clause 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items are incorporated into this solicitation and the resultant contractas an addendum to FAR clause 52-212-4. Offerors must provide adequate security in order to receive progress payments in accordance with FAR Part 32.202-4. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to this contract: 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.222.26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.225-3. The following clauses are incorporated into the solicitation and resultant contract by reference: 52.216-22 (insert "150 days after the end of the last Option Period"), 52.217-7 (insert "the current Option Period), 52.217-9 (insert "five years"). There are no addenda to any of the above clauses or provisions except as noted. Proposals are due no later than 1400 on 08 July 1999 in Room 5208 at the address listed above. It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. To further this policy, the Commandant has created the position of Solicitation Ombudsman who is empowered to investigate issues raised by prospective offerors and resolve them, where possible, without expensive and time-consuming litigation. Potential offerors who believe that a Coast Guard solicitation is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the offeror should then contract the Coast Guard Solicitation Ombudsman at the following address: Commandant (G-CPM-S/3)/2100 Second Street, SW/Washington, DC/20593-0001/Ph: (202) 267-2285, Fax: (202) 267-4011. Potential offerors should provide the following information to the Ombudsman in order to ensure a timely response: solicitation number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and the solicitation closing date. For Minority, Women Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged enterprises to acquire short term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. Direct inquires to the contact listed above. Posted 06/09/99 (W-SN340946). (0160)

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